Lightning arresters and surge suppressors imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported lightning arresters and surge suppressors worth $4.5 million (789 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 134% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.5M | 789 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 241 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 161 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 418 t |
| 2020 | $872K | 164 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 151 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 303 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 159 t |
Where Ethiopia imports lightning arresters and surge suppressors from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.3M | 97% |
| Turkey | $75K | 1.7% |
| United States | $24K | 0.6% |
| Israel | $24K | 0.5% |
| India | $14K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.1% |
| Slovakia | $3K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.67 per kg, 74% below the world average of $21.63, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia lightning arresters and surge suppressors imports (HS 8535.40): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8535.40: Electrical apparatus: lightning arresters, voltage limiters and surge suppressors (for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts).
Common questions
What is the value of lightning arresters and surge suppressors imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported lightning arresters and surge suppressors worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 789 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 134% on 2023.
Which countries supply lightning arresters and surge suppressors to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Turkey (2%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 365% on the year.
What is the average import price of lightning arresters and surge suppressors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.67 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $21.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lightning arresters and surge suppressors to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 237%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for lightning arresters and surge suppressors?
The HS code for lightning arresters and surge suppressors is subheading 8535.40. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8535 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Ethiopia reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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